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Give feedback on phase 2 of the recognition of WaterMark certified products
Have your say on the second tranche of proposed recognitions of specified WaterMark certified plumbing and drainage products, which will form part of the Approved Products Certified Overseas pathway.
Government delivers major building system reform
The Government has agreed to change the building and construction sector’s liability settings from joint and several liability to proportionate liability and is making it easier for Building Consent Authorities (BCA) to voluntarily consolidate their functions.
Next steps in the Building Code Fire Safety Review
MBIE has released the summary of submissions from its 2024 consultation on fire safety provisions in the Building Code.
Consultation on increasing the use of remote inspections in the building consent process
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on a range of options to increase the uptake of remote inspections and improve efficiency and productivity in the building inspection process.
Temporary Accommodation Service activated for the Tasman and Nelson severe weather event
Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka has announced that the Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) activated at 12:00pm on Friday 11 July to offer support to households displaced by the recent severe weather event in Tasman and Nelson regions.
Green light to rooftop solar and sustainable buildings
New Zealanders can now install rooftop solar without a building consent and the Government is incentivising sustainable buildings.
Granny flats exemption in place from early 2026
Government has passed the legislation enabling granny flats to be built without a building consent.
Views sought on new Building Product Specifications
Tradies, local authorities, designers, retailers and the public are being urged to have their say on a draft document that would enable many more overseas products to be easily used in New Zealand.
Proposed changes to the earthquake-prone building (EPB) system
The Government is proposing legislative changes aimed at making the EPB system more proportionate and cost-effective by focusing on higher seismic risk areas and high-risk building types. A bill containing the proposed changes is expected to be introduced in coming months.